Dry January: Sober Curious

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  1. Daniel Ocean

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    I used to think I drank a lot. This board has shown me how little I drink.
     
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  2. Simon Templar

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    Beer stole my six pack and I’ve never forgiven or forgotten it.
     
  3. kinghill

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    That’s tough. I prefer just to not have any around. gf did buy some wine last night and offered to get me some but I declined.
     
  4. TC

    TC Peter, 53, from Toxteth
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    I have liquor and wine sitting around, no temptation. Just can’t keep cold beer in the fridge
     
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  5. Ty Webb

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    Been dry since the 3rd. I'm fortunate I've never been one to drink alone at home. But it was also never a problem to walk a block to a bar and sit there by myself. Avoiding indoor bars due to the pandemic is helpful in this regard.
     
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  6. TC

    TC Peter, 53, from Toxteth
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    Never got the hang up on drinking alone. Then again I’m an introvert and lived alone for years
     
  7. theregionsitter

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    truth
     
  8. Hank Scorpio

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    9 days down.

    Coming down with what I hope is only a cold, so temptation will be 0 for the next couple days.
     
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  9. IV

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    If you’re still dry at this point you’re a fucking self control expert
     
  10. Baseballman86

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    Cruising through so far. Monday will be a big test for sure, but get through that and I think I’m set.
     
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  11. Daniel Ocean

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    TooooooBeeeeeeeFaaaaaIiiiiiiiiRrrrrrrrrr I’ve had two drinks a shot and a bourbon with dinner last Saturday. I have a 6 pack that I’ll drink tonight while watching UCLA vs Zona because I can deal with a coup but I hate #Arizona Wildcats with every fiber of my being. I wish I could watch this game sober but I know I can’t. They are worse than ISIS and the GOP mIrite #Arizona State Sun Devils alt
     
  12. TC

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    I’m sober as a judge on Sunday
     
  13. The Blackfish

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    Fucking self control expert checking in
     
  14. IV

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    I look forward to the beautiful pictures of water incoming
     
  15. The Blackfish

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  16. ashy larry

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    been tough with the games on today. natty gonna be hard too but that’ll be two weeks for me
     
  17. ashy larry

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    drank a coke today

    :gross:
     
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  18. TC

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    Drank a milkshake today :lick:
     
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  19. ashy larry

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    cookout or rush’s?
     
  20. jbr

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    The worst habit BY FAR that Covid brought back for me was soda. I’m doing a soda per day right now. Shame on, TMB.

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  21. TC

    TC Peter, 53, from Toxteth
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    Zesto IMO
     
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  22. ashy larry

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    shiiiiid you got me lookin for the chocolate dipped cone in the sky now
     
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  23. Tony Wonder

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    Last drink was NYE.

    Have put in a average of 60 minutes per day on the Peloton every day this month.

    Also going to bed earlier and sleeping better.
     
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  24. Nole0515

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    been sober since NYD. I'm sleeping like shit and have been up for 36 hours. my bed times have been 4am, 6am, 4am, 1am, 4am, didnt sleep last night
     
  25. DirtBall

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    Same here. All of these, I quit drinking and now I fall asleep with ease and sleep through the night, yippee!!!!! posts really irk me off. Insomnia is a bitch.
     
  26. Roy

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    Day 9. Sleeping like shit. Haven’t pooped in two days. No weight loss. Night time anxiety is jacked up all the way to 11.

    but no hangovers is great.
     
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  27. Daniel Ocean

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    have you guys tried the following? sleep masks? Sleep meditation? Turning down the room temperature? White noise? Sleep headphones? Melatonin? All? A combination of those?
     
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  28. Nole0515

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    my houses is currently 65, yes to white noise, Melatonin doesnt work
     
  29. ashy larry

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    have you guys tried being little spoon
     
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  30. Daniel Ocean

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    sleep headphones? Sleep meditation? Working out? Mask? Blackout blinds?
     
  31. Daniel Ocean

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    was gonna challenge you to a mileage challenge but when I saw your total so far was like nevermind
     
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  32. Nole0515

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    no, no, no, no, yes
     
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  33. CaneKnight

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    All I've been drinking is water, and all my friends are giving me shit for this :laugh:
     
  34. Daniel Ocean

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    not trying to be a dick so I’ll say try them maybe they’ll work.
     
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  35. Nole0515

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    ive tried mask and earbuds
     
  36. mc415

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    Have had one sober day so far in January, and it was boring that is all
     
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  37. DirtBall

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    TYFYS
     
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  38. DirtBall

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    All of these above plus some. Legit won’t feel tired on my own until like 5 or 6 AM.
     
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  39. Daddy Rabbit

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    Depending on how much you were drinking, you probably aren't sleeping because of your body adjusting to not having any alcohol. Insomnia is a side effect as are those weird ass dreams. Small part of withdrawals.

    And a week-10 days afterwards is when they kick in. If it is a withdrawal ordeal, it will pass. You don't have to have DTs or the shakes to have withdrawals. But if you were a heavy drinker, this is a strong possibility for why you are not sleeping.
     
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  40. kinghill

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    Benadryl or Zzzquil
     
  41. CaneKnight

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    I see some smoke wagon in there. I'd love to get my hands on a couple more bottles of the uncut unfiltered.
     
  42. bRamonceTaylor

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    Did a bone broth cleanse to kick off my dry-ish-anuary. No I am not Bob!
     
  43. kinghill

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  44. TC

    TC Peter, 53, from Toxteth
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    Try cbd oil if you can’t sleep
     
  45. WillySaliba

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    Or smoke some weed.
     
  46. Bruce Bowen

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    3chi gummies are very nice
     
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  47. Bruce Bowen

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    I can’t stand people like this and I know many of them.
     
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  48. theregionsitter

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    Had pizza last night after putting the toddler to bed

    man not having a couple beers with post baby to sleep pizza was weird

    tried OJ and that wasn’t the move

    we are doing thick cut strips tonight, no wine :(
     
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  49. Tony Wonder

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    I’ve been drinking non caffeinated tea at night. I’ve found that plus something relaxing non stimulating, like reading has helped me.
     
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  50. TC

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    What is the age of these people